Boeing launches 777-8F with orders from Qatar Airways

Boeing has launched the 777-8 Freighter with orders for up to 50 units from Qatar Airways.

dnata to invest over €200m at Schiphol

dnata will invest over €200m in dnata Cargo City Amsterdam, a fully automated cargo centre at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

Etihad Cargo awarded CEIV Live Animals

Etihad Cargo has been awarded IATA CEIV Live Animals certification, making it the first airline in the Middle East with all three CEIV certificates.

Atlas Air to operate third 747 for Flexport

Atlas Air will operate a third Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Flexport from September due to strong demand.

China Airlines orders four 777Fs

China Airlines has ordered four Boeing 777 Freighters following a record-breaking year for its cargo division.

Elroy Air unveils Chaparral autonomous drone

Elroy Air has unveiled its pre-production Chaparral aircraft, which can autonomously pick up 300-500lb of cargo and deliver it up to 300 miles.

AirAsia X and GEODIS add capacity in Southeast Asia

AirAsia X and GEODIS have started regular cargo flights to provide capacity and generate revenue during the downtime in commercial flying.

Xeneta acquires CLIVE Data Services

Freight rate platform Xeneta has acquired airfreight data analysts CLIVE Data Services to provide insights into the global ocean and airfreight markets.

IAG Cargo adopts IATA DG AutoCheck

IAG Cargo has adopted the IATA DG AutoCheck system to automate the acceptance of Dangerous Goods at London’s Heathrow Airport.

Airbus BelugaST fleet serve outsized cargo market

Airbus has launched a cargo service for its BelugaST fleet and it plans to launch a subsidiary airline for the aircraft next year.

Delta Cargo launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel programme

Delta Cargo has launched a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme, helping customers reduce their environmental footprint.

IATA: Strong end to 2021 for air cargo

Air cargo volumes grew 6.9% in 2021 helped by strong figures in December, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports.